Nesting in Nature Family Fun!

Step inside our lush habitats during PEAK nesting season to witness the delicate dance of budding relationships and ever-growing families - from a rather simple scrape (shallow depression) of a Peregrine Falcon to the grand courtship display of Gus, a Great Argus. Every corner (and immersive habitat!) comes to life with dynamic Seasonal Daily Activities, Interactive Play Spaces, and our heartwarming feathered families.

Plan your visit around Seasonal Daily Activities (included with General Admission) that are PERFECT for the young AND young at heart!

Nurturing Nesters: Expert Feeding | 11:30 am and 2:30 pm
Venture into the Wetlands and LOOK UP! See if you can spot an array of avian architectural wonders, from nest cavities that mimic the cliffside crevices used by Inca Terns in the wild, to a Hadada Ibis's loose, basket-shaped nest. You may even spot a Boat-billed Heron's flat platform comprised of sticks and twigs. Uncover the stories behind these unique nesting practices of our Wetlands residents (and see them up close!) during Nurturing Nesters: Expert Feeding.

Rainforest Residents: Expert Feeding | 12:30 and 3:30 pm
Victoria Crowned Pigeons, Isabella and Ferdinand's impressive nest of sticks, leaves, and stems serves as the backdrop for what's sure to be a guest-favorite: Rainforest Residents: Expert Feeding. Plus, meet brightly colored Golden-breasted Starlings, elegant Snowy Egrets, and even a White-cheeked Turaco (Fiona!) while an Aviary expert provides fascinating insights into their one-of-a-kind family-building characteristics.

Not Just Bird Eggs: Expert Talk | 1 and 3 pm
Fly to the Helen M. Schmidt FliteZone™ Theater to meet an Animal Ambassador* and learn how fledglings are just one small part of the family-building process. PLUS, you may even say hello to another animal that hatches from an egg...and pro tip: it's not a bird *wink wink.* *Be sure to attend Not Just Bird Eggs: Expert Talk multiple times through the season as the featured Animal Ambassador will change regularly!